rcbizjournal, Author at Rockland County Business Journal

Family Businesses and the #MeToo Movement

June 16, 2019June 17, 2019rcbizjournal

Family businesses are not immune from sexual harassment and discrimination claims. You have the same risks as everyone else, plus some special considerations.

Nyack’s Former River Club To Be Razed

June 16, 2019June 27, 2019rcbizjournal

Nyack’s Village Board’s voted last week to tear down the distressed building.

Proposed County Law To Allow County To Lease Space To Nonprofits

June 13, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland County legislators have proposed a law that would streamline the process for nonprofits to lease space in county buildings.

Latest Sienna Poll: Yes On Marijuana, Vaccinations, ERA

June 13, 2019rcbizjournal

Voters are supportive of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, eliminating the religious exemption for vaccinating children, adding an Equal Rights Amendment to the State Constitution

Maria Luisa Turns Accessory Shop Into Community Space

June 13, 2019rcbizjournal

Maria Luisa Boutique, Nyack’s eclectic mix of fair trade and ethically sourced fashion products, is converting its next-door accessory shop to an experiential location for workshops and conversations.

Rockland Is Healthy; Outlook Good Says S&P, Moody’s

June 12, 2019rcbizjournal

S&P raised Rockland’s long-term rating two notches from ‘A-‘ to ‘A+’ and assigned the county a positive outlook assigning an ‘A+’ outlook.

Regional Cooperation Boosts Economic Development

June 11, 2019June 23, 2019rcbizjournal

Three county executives expressed optimism about the regional economy, citing healthy bond ratings, larger surpluses, and innovative economic development strategies to combat retail and declining office occupancy challenges.

Megamall Documentarians Take On Education Reform In New Film

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019rcbizjournal

“Backpack Full Of Cash” Calls Attention To Threat Charter Schools and Vouchers Are Having On Public Schools By Tina Traster Megamall, the documentary by Rockland filmmakers Sarah Mondale and Vera Aronow, is proving to be timeless as the Town of Clarkstown is grappling with the Palisades Center over its desire to build out and lease […]